Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and user experience.
Examples:
- Page view tracking
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Browser and device information
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
Examples:
- Ad targeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Retargeting cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services that may place cookies include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google Maps: For displaying our location on the contact page
- FormSubmit: For processing contact form submissions
Each third-party service has its own cookie policy and privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.
How to Manage and Refuse Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all types of cookies
- Reject All: Disable all optional cookies (essential cookies remain enabled)
- Customize: Choose which optional cookies to enable
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies to reset the consent.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings
Effects of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting core website functionality
- Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from improving the website based on usage data
- Disabling marketing cookies may result in seeing less relevant advertisements
- Some third-party services (such as Google Maps) may not work without their cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Reality Check Systems, Inc.
90 W Cochran St, Suite B
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: +1 (339) 235-9850
Email: help@rcslive.org